Sublimation Wraps for Coffee Mugs!

All of our mug sublimation transfers are offered in the following sizes:

11-12 oz wrap: 10.4"x3.8"

15 oz wrap: 10.8"x4.3"

***Please ensure your mug is straight, and not tapered. These transfers will not work on a tapered mugs.

Sublimation ink, when heated, turns into a gas that actually embeds itself into anything with a polyester coating. This creates a cleaner, more professional look while allowing for a much more detailed image than most other embellishing methods can offer. Shading, gradients and a rainbow of colors are huge benefits to using sublimation transfers. There is no difference in feeling between the image and the tumbler. These sublimation transfers must be applied to a tumbler that is made for sublimation meaning it is coated with polyester.

Sublimation printing, also referred to as dye sublimation printing, is a printing method for transferring images onto a substrate (usually a cloth material such as polyester). Sublimation refers to a process where a substance moves from a solid to a gas state without ever being in a liquid state. Sublimation printing normally involves the use of a digital printer to produce mirrored images on paper that has been specially coated with a transfer material.

Heating Process/Instructions

If using a convection oven, general instructions are:

385°-400° degrees Fahrenheit
6 minutes
Turn halfway at 3 minute mark

If using a mug/cup press, general instructions are:

385°-400° degrees Fahrenheit
4 minutes

***These are general starting point instructions. Minor changes may need to be made to time or temperature depending on your own machinery.

Ink Transfer and Bonding

When the heat is removed from the transfer paper and substrate, the ink that has permeated the substrate fibers solidifies and is locked permanently into place by the transfer material. Assuming the procedure has been performed correctly, the image should never be subject to deterioration beyond that of the substrate itself.

*The above information was sourced from https://bizfluent.com.

Materials and User Error

Not all sublimation tumblers are made equally, just as not all sublimation paper and inks are made equally. CSDS Vinyl uses the highest quality paper and inks on the market. We are continuously testing our materials to ensure the best outcome for our customers. When choosing sublimation tumblers, keep in mind that different brands can press differently and may require slight adjustments to time and temperature to ensure a desired finished product.

The actual transfer will arrive faded or the colors may look off. This is because the inks are heat activated and will only show their true colors when applied with heat.

Vinyl Wraps for Coffee Mugs!

Vinyl wraps from CSDS Vinyl take your tumbler decoration to the next level! Choose from white or clear cast vinyl for even more options and finished results.

All of our vinyl wraps are printed on Orafol 3651, a 2.5 mil, 5 year calendared gloss permanent adhesive vinyl using a 3 year UV resistant eco solvent ink that does not fade, bleed or discolor underneath epoxy and resin products.

Our clear cast vinyl option will be transparent in nature (think stained glass effect) and will be completely clear in any part of the design that shows white. Clear cast vinyl will not contain white ink. Where there is white in the design will appear clear and transparent in nature. This is a perfect option for crafters who desire a "peekaboo" design or would like their glitter to show through from underneath their vinyl wrap.

All of our mug vinyl transfers are offered in the following sizes:

11-12 oz wrap: 10.4"x3.8"

15 oz wrap: 10.8"x4.3"

***Please ensure your tumbler is straight, and not tapered. These wraps will not work on a tapered tumbler.

Simply grab the measurements from your tumbler and compare them against our dimensions! Please remember that the dimensions of your tumbler may change depending on how many layers of epoxy/glitter/resin you have used, and you may need to trim the wrap to fit your desired dimension.

Color Disclaimer. Actual colors may vary. This is due to computer monitors displaying colors differently and everyone can see these colors differently. We try extremely hard to ensure our photos are as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary from your monitor.